Luiz Araújo on Atlético-MG talks, sends message to Flamengo | OneFootball

Luiz Araújo is on Atlético-MG's radar

The main news from Flamengo this Friday (13th) was Atlético-MG's interest in Luiz Araújo. The Rubro-Negro announced that they will not release the number 7, who trained normally. Upon leaving the Ninho do Urubu training center, the forward was approached by influencer 'Petinho' and sent a clear message: he wants more playing time.

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“I'm with our star Luiz Araújo. Luiz Araújo, the joke of the year and the moment: the 'galinhada' wants to hire you, but you can't leave Mengão at all. You're playing really well,” said Petinho, stopping the player's car at the Ninho exit. Then, the number 7 responded. “I hope I can play even more this year, right”.

HOW IS LUIZ ARAÚJO'S NEGOTIATION WITH ATLÉTICO-MG?

According to the Minas Gerais press, Luiz Araújo and Atlético-MG have been in talks for a month. The forward was requested by coach Jorge Sampaoli, but the Argentine was dismissed on Thursday (12th). Even with the coach's departure, the Belo Horizonte club's management has not given up on the winger.

However, according to the report from Coluna do Fla, Flamengo considers Luiz Araújo non-negotiable at this time. Despite the number 7 losing ground at the end of last season, the player is part of Filipe Luís's plans for the season.

The competition for Luiz Araújo increased in 2026. After all, Flamengo signed Lucas Paquetá, who has been playing on the right side. Besides the Ninho's own, others who can play in the sector include: Gonzalo Plata, Jorge Carrascal, Bruno Henrique, Everton Cebolinha, Samuel Lino, among others.

WILL LUIZ ARAÚJO HAVE MINUTES IN FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

There is an expectation that Flamengo will field a modified team this Sunday (15th) against Botafogo, in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca. Therefore, the chances of Luiz Araújo getting minutes in the match, which takes place from 5:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium, the Engenhão, increase.

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